‘PM Modi the Indian Dream, Wanted to Honour Him Publicly’: Mary Millben on Touching his feet at US Event

US singer Mary Milben, who sang the Indian national anthem at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diaspora event in the United States (US) during his visit, spoke to News18 EXCLUSIVELY, about how her gesture of touching the prime minister’s feet was “just to let him know what a great leader he is.” “.

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“I am still a bit speechless to be honest this morning here in Washington D.C. When I woke up early this morning, I pressed myself and said did this really happen last night? Was I really singing on stage next to Prime Minister Modi whom I respect And respect him? And being given the opportunity to perform last night for the Prime Minister’s closing event, I must say, was probably one of the highlights of my career today. He’s a wonderful man, a kind and humble man. He’s a true man for the people and you all know you are in India,” she said.

“I must definitely thank my Indian instructor, Dr. Moksharaj, who is not only a Hindi language teacher, but has worked as a cultural diplomat at the Embassy of India in Washington D.C. for years. We sat and talked a lot about the traditions and values ​​of India and one of those traditions I learned was definitely respect for elders. You certainly see It’s prominently in movies and in all the media and things like that.’The values ​​of caring for and respecting the elderly,’ Melbin said.

I have respect and respect for PM MODI

“Knowing that I would be sharing some time on the podium with the Prime Minister, I wanted to publicly honor him. I wanted to publicly show my appreciation for his leadership. Yes, it was just a moment that I wanted to say to the Prime Minister and certainly to India and Indian communities around the world, that this is a tradition, not Only Indians take it seriously, but we all take it seriously. I learned that touching the feet of the elders touches their hearts. So when you touch the feet of the elders, you show reverence and respect. I have such respect and appreciation for Prime Minister Modi, and I was grateful for the opportunity To honor him publicly,” she said.

“India is lucky to have MODI as PM”

Melbin added that Prime Minister Modi is a symbol of the Indian dream, just like the American dream, as it rises from humble beginnings to a stage where it influences the lives of others.

“He was very kind and certainly shared the words about my performance. I shared briefly what a great leader he is and I told him directly and certainly his contributions to the US-India relationship were exceptional. I just wanted him to know what a great leader he is,” she said, recalling their brief interaction on The stage.

Prime Minister is truly the Indian dream. It is the symbol of the Indian dream. We know what that means in America because we call it the American Dream. When you come from such humble beginnings, and have a journey in life that takes you to a position of life that impacts the world. It is such an inspiration because it truly represents the Indian dream, which comes from such humble beginnings and works its way forward.”

Milben went on to mention the Prime Minister’s speech to the Joint Session of Congress, where he mentioned how as a young man visiting Washington, D.C., he stood outside the White House and now stands as Prime Minister before the Joint Congress. .

He is very important to the US-India relationship, but he is a very important figure to the world at the moment. And I think India is very fortunate to have him as Prime Minister during this time.